In this post....an update and an old link list for ribbon ideas that I had mostly saved as a draft (no time to stamp) :O( *WEEP!*

The update: I've been missing You all like crazy! Your kind thoughts have been such a boon in my quest to remedy my health issues, and some big-time housing issues to boot. Thank You for being so very very wonderful!

Everything is looking WAY up. We've found a new healthier home, where I look forward to less of these debilitating headaches, getting my energy back, & breathing properly again. (I've been worrying that it's been the damp'n'dank basement suite we live in. I'm terribly allergic to musty schtuffs.) Soooh, I'll be packing for the rest of the year, LOL (Boy, do we have oodles of stuff!) but I'll also posting as often as I can, 'cause man oh man do I ever miss Yous!

Our new place is so bright and lovely (no more Hobbit hole for us, LOL.) It even has a...... (drum roll please)...........Stamp Room!!!!! My very first one! :O)!!!!! <--- [those exclamation points are symbolic of me jumping up and down ecstatically (and performing the funky dance of JOY!) Only I have a few more curves and wobbly bits than an exclamation point (which is why the free gym at the new condo is a great perk too! hehehe)]

I can't thank you enough for your patience and support. To all of you who celebrate Christmas or any Holiday or any Tradition this time of year (and to those that don't, too!) I hope your days are brimming with love and laughter and warmth of spirit.

YEAHHHHHH I am sooo happy to ee you about! and send you the BIGGEST hugs and GIRL I know that dance a little too well there is nothing like having your own creative space! YEAHHH come on lets do that boogie down oh yeah oh yeah dance! :)

Holy! Awesome news, Mel! Sure beats crafting on a dining table or something like that. Well, I'm glad to hear that you'll be living in lovely healthier place with your very own craft room! Can't wait to see the pics of your stampin' and craftin' haven!

First of all and most important, congrats on finding a healthier place to live and breathe. I have a lot of the same environmental probs and they're so annoying. Hope it helps!! And yippee for you on your stamping room, I love mine and think everyone that does this wonderful craft deserves to have one! So happy for you!! I wish I had a free gym, too...'cause my exclamation points are much curvier, too!!! LOL Merry Christmas!!

Mel, As a migraine sufferer myself I can understand how you must feel. You and your health come first so take care and worry about yourself first and us second. LOL. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2009 and yournew home and stamp room. I appreciate everything you do for us.

YAY MEL!!!! I am so happy for you. A bright and healthy place to live with a stamping room!!!!!! You must be in heaven . . . . .I take it you are moving fairly soon if you are packing already. That is AWESOME - a fantastic Christmas gift to be sure.Enjoy, enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!

Thats the best news Ive had for ages!! Im soooooooooo pleased for you both. Here's to a very Happy and Healthy new Year! wooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Happy Happy Christmas to you and Charles! xxx ps thanks for the ribbon storage ideas I have way too much!!

Hi Mel,So glad you are back and feeling better just in time for Christmas!!! What fantastic news...new place and a stamp room. Wow....what I wouldn't do for a room of my own. Take care and thanks so much for all your inspirations and have a wonderful holiday filled with happy times and special memories.Karen

Hi Mel, glad you are taking things in your hands and getting better!! While packing is no fun, you'll get a new start :)Just the other day I stumbled upon a great ribbon storage solution by Nicole, may want to add that to your terrific list!

I'm positive you will feel better when you get away from the mustiness which likely is mold. My sister had the same problem with black mold in her house and it caused her to have serious illnesses for 4 years. She had bronchitis, pneumonia, croup, you name it. Infections constantly. She was too sick to work. She moved and had NO more since. Happy to hear you'll have a stamp room too!

So happy for you. You will love having a dedicated space for your craftiness. The best part of a separate room? You can make a big ol' mess and if you're not done with a project you can close the door and no one has to see the mess until the project is done. The healthier home is great too. I made a similar move a few years ago.

Oh Mel! I'm so excited for your and Charles's new home!!!! And I can't wait (no pressure, though) to see pics, especially of your craft room! That is so wonderful!I will surely be using these ribbon storage tips as my current system just is not working anymore! Thanks for sharing all of these links.Hope you are feeling better for Christmas! Hugs,Catherine

Glad you found a healthier place to live. I worked in a mold infested office for 5 years without know it and it made me very ill. Your will be surprised how well you will feel in about 6 months. It was a gradual recovery for me.

Super to have you back Mel and good luck in your new home it sounds brilliant and to be healthy again wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and everyone reading your fantastic blog. Best blogger going. luv Lorraine.

Yeah! Great to have you back! Missed you much and then some...{happy dance going on here}Way to go on the new home and your very own stamp room... you deserve it very much. Glad to hear those nasty old headaches are going to be a thing of the past too.Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year on your new start, Marilyn